John Deal gave the Michigan Ice Dogs a 3-2 (OT) victory over the Wooster Oliers when he scored 11:08 into the extra period.

The win by Michigan clinched the best of three series at 2-0.

The Ice Dogs were led by Deal, who finished with one goal.

In the losing effort, Wooster was paced by Joshua Turkaly, who racked up two goals. Turkaly scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:56 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Wooster. A hooking penalty on Alexander Stewart had put the Oliers on the power play. Jaron Smith provided the assist. Turkaly's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 5:00 left in the third period. A checking from behind call on Riley Harder put Wooster on the penalty kill. Joshua Ybarra picked up the assist.

Michigan forced the Oliers goalie Ryan Wickiser to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. The Ice Dogs' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Michigan finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Michigan also got points from James Subu, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Michael Diaz, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan were Jeffrey Barton and Caleb Samborski, who each chipped in one.

Wooster could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The Oliers got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

More assists for Wooster came via Christian Westlake, who had one.

Matthew Schnoes rejected 26 shots on goal for the Ice Dogs. Michigan registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Wickiser recorded 37 saves for Wooster. The Oliers registered one goal on five power play opportunities.